Sakura

Female

Meaning

cherry blossom

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/sɑːkʊɹə/

Traits associated with the name Sakura:

Dogs named Sakura tend to be loving, brave, and loyal. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sakura?

It suggests that you have an appreciation for beauty and nature, and that you may have a special connection to Japan or Japanese culture.

Is Sakura a good dog name?

Sakura has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sakura isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,043
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,388
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sakura is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sakura was, in the past month, the 1939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Sakura is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sakura was viewed 91 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sakura's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sakura is most adored in Nevada, Pennsylvania and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, New Jersey and Texas.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sakura.

Most popular breeds named Sakura:

  1. Cocker Spaniel
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Rottweiler
  4. Poodle
  5. Japanese Chin

Famous dogs named Sakura:

  • comics icon A papillon named Sakura appeared in the comic book The Other Coast by Adrian Raeside.

Sakura is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

Refers to cherry blossoms, symbolizing transient beauty in Japan.

Dog names like Sakura:

Joyful, happy child
quiet child
child of clarity
wise child
beautiful and wise
growing child
Sakura dog name meaning

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